Construction Industry News: November 29, 2020
Changes Coming Atop Key Senate Committee in 2021 Regardless of whether Republicans or Democrats prevail as the majority part when the new Congress convenes in January, there will be changes…
Changes Coming Atop Key Senate Committee in 2021 Regardless of whether Republicans or Democrats prevail as the majority part when the new Congress convenes in January, there will be changes…
Material and Labor Cost Index Falls in July Engineering and construction costs declined in July after staying flat in June, according to the IHS Markit PEG Engineering and Construction Cost…
Construction Employment Picture Brightens as Industry Adds 158,000 Jobs in June Construction employment has continued to rebound, adding 158,000 jobs in June and registering an improved unemployment rate for that…
Coronavirus crisis inspires industry collaboration: 'We're all in this together' Since the coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S., many in the industry have noticed a bright spot emerge from the crisis:…
Latest Updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic Coronavirus has struck a heavy blow against the world economy as it forces countries into lockdown with "closed for business" signs, hollows out the…
Coronavirus impacts could have ripple effect on U.S. construction industry The coronavirus outbreak in China could add another layer of unpredictability to the many uncertainties facing commercial building in the…
Atlanta transit authority approves $27B regional plan The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) has adopted a $27.4 billion regional plan, making it possible for the authority's transit projects to be considered for…
Texas Central signs preconstruction contract with Kiewit firm for $20B bullet train Texas Central has signed an early contractor involvement (ECI) agreement with Mass. Electric Construction, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corp., for…
Public Sector Work Will Lead Market in 2020, Industry Economists Say As the market reaches the late stages of the recovery cycle, experts don’t predict an impending downturn in the…
What Florida Bridge Collapse Report Leaves Unexplained The bridge, a 174-ft-long concrete truss, was to provide a crossing over a busy road for pedestrians at Florida International University. In its…
Construction Adds 14,000 Jobs in Aug., Jobless Rate Trends Mixed Construction gained 14,000 jobs in August and the industry’s unemployment rate improved modestly from July’s level but rose slightly year…
Hurricane Dorian spared South Florida but will still cost developers and contractors Most general contractors are back to work in South Florida, after securing and shutting down their job sites…